Challenge:
Examine: We must see our sinfulness in the same way that God sees it.
“Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a loyal spirit within me. Do not banish me from your presence, and don’t take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and make me willing to obey you.”
Psalm 51:10-12
“Examine yourselves to see if your faith is genuine. Test yourselves. Surely you know that Jesus Christ is among you; if not, you have failed the test of genuine faith.”
2 Corinthians 13:5
Preparation:
• Praise God for who He is
• Confess your sinfulness and need for cleansing
• Allow His Spirit to draw you near
• Listen as He speaks to you
Requests:
• Search through your life and reveal any sin
• Help you be honest with Him about your sin
• Fill you with a deep desire for holiness
• Help you hate the sin in your life
• Help you surrender sinful thoughts and practices
• Help you live more faithfully
• Restore any lost joy in your walk with Him
Thanksgiving:
• Thank God for hearing you
• Trust that God is at work to accomplish His will
Optional Readings:
Philippians 1:9-11